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‘The Ice Storm’ retrospective: How Ang Lee’s 70s suburban American drama remains his most underrated masterpiece

Retrospective

‘The Ice Storm’ retrospective: How Ang Lee’s 70s suburban American drama remains his most underrated masterpiece

Catherine Springer September 28, 2022

If a director is lucky enough to find success in Hollywood, chances are they will stick with whatever works – it’s the rare director who... Read More

Brendan Fraser to be honored at Santa Barbara International Film Festival with American Riviera Award

Erik Anderson September 27, 2022

Brendan Fraser will be honored with the American Riviera Award at the 38th annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Fraser will receive the award on... Read More

‘The Menu’ wins Fantastic Fest Audience Award, Ali Abbasi named Best Director for ‘Holy Spider’ (Full List)

Erik Anderson September 27, 2022

Fantastic Fest 2022 has come to a close and with it the festival has announced several winners in feature and shorts categories including Eduardo Casanova’s... Read More

2023 Oscar Predictions: ADAPTED SCREENPLAY and ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY (September)

Erik Anderson September 27, 2022

I don’t think I can recall a season as bleak for adapted screenplay contenders as this one, so much so that we actually have to... Read More

‘Blonde’ cinematographer Chayse Irvin on deconstructing Marilyn Monroe, art vs. consumption and having to say no to Beyoncé

Interviews (Film)

‘Blonde’ cinematographer Chayse Irvin on deconstructing Marilyn Monroe, art vs. consumption and having to say no to Beyoncé

Adam Solomons September 27, 2022

The number of people who have said “no” to Beyoncé can probably be counted on two hands, maybe one. Chayse Irvin is one of them.... Read More

Interview: David Farrier on the five-year challenge of ‘Mister Organ,’ obsession and madness, and having to change his locks

Interviews (Film)

Interview: David Farrier on the five-year challenge of ‘Mister Organ,’ obsession and madness, and having to change his locks

Ryan McQuade September 26, 2022

“I like warped sickos. That’s my happy place.” Beyond the normal is where documentarian David Farrier feels comfortable. The New Zealand-born journalist-turned-filmmaker has tackled dark... Read More

‘Mister Organ’ review: Obsession take centerstage in David Farrier’s twisted documentary about an insidious liar [B] | Fantastic Fest

Ryan McQuade September 26, 2022

The job of an investigative journalist is to dive deep into the fray, willing to get their hands dirty to undercover the truth of the... Read More

‘The Swimmers’ review: Sally El Hosaini’s drama is a harrowing true tale of survival and dreams [B+] | Zurich

Ben Rolph September 24, 2022

As long as cinema has existed, there have been “based on true events” films. George Méliès’ Joan of Arc (Jean D’Arc), released in 1900, is... Read More

‘Smile’ review: Inventive jump scares and Sosie Bacon’s committed performance are just enough to carry Parker Finn’s horror debut [C+] | Fantastic Fest

Ryan McQuade September 23, 2022

From the opening scene of Smile, the feature film debut of writer-director Parker Finn, you know exactly what kind of horror film you are getting... Read More

2023 Oscar Predictions: BEST ACTRESS (September)

Erik Anderson September 23, 2022

Who doesn’t like a little bit of chaos early in Oscar season? That’s what happened earlier this week when Universal Pictures announced that Michelle Williams,... Read More

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